Mike Allison

Michael Allison (born August 4, 1990) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Gifu Swoops of the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball at the University of Maine with the Black Bears. Allison also has experience playing with the Durham Wildcats of the British Basketball League.

Early life Allison was born on August 4, 1990, Eileen Margrate and Wayne David Allison and grew up in Lynden, Ontario. His father had attended Wooster College and had experience with the Canada men's national basketball team. Mike attended St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School and went on to become school Athlete of the Year and the team's Most Valuable Player. Later, Allison trained at the National Elite Development Academy in Lynden and was eventually selected to play for the Canadian junior national team. He quickly became one of the league's top shot-blockers and rebounders.

For the following season, Allison competed with the Mississauga Power of the National Basketball League of Canada. In the summer of 2015, he played with Blessed Sacrament Nation in the North of the Border Basketball League. Allison returned to the NBL Canada for the next year with the Niagara River Lions. Allison also competed with the national team at the Under-18 World Qualifier, where Canada finished third.